Course Summary

An overview of opioid treatment programs (OTPs), regulatory and accreditation standards, recent regulatory changes, associated treatment outcomes, and opportunities for expansion of OTP services.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the regulatory and accreditation requirements for opioid treatment programs (OTPs)/narcotic treatment programs (NTPs. ​
2. ​Characterize at least three outcomes, beyond reduction in opioid use, that are associated with OTP/NTP treatment ​
3. ​Identify at least three recent regulatory changes to OTP/NTP treatment standards.
4. Discuss at least two opportunities for expansion of OTP/NTP services outside of the traditional OTP/NTP setting.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 44 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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